Date:08 Sep 2012
Kick-off:15:00
Venue:The Alexandra Stadium
Attendance:5,740

Goal!

Live Commentary

91mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Byron Moore by James Wallace. James Wallace is shown a yellow card. Strike comes in from Brendon Daniels from the free kick.

89mins Jake Cassidy concedes a free kick for a foul on Gregor Robertson. Harry Davis restarts play with the free kick.

89mins Danny Holmes produces a cross, Effort from 12 yards by Jean-Louis Akpa Akpro. Alan Martin makes a save.

88mins Shot by James Wallace from 20 yards. Save made by Alan Martin.

87mins Andy Robinson takes the outswinging corner, clearance by Byron Moore.

87mins A cross is delivered by Danny Holmes.

84mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Luke Murphy on Adam McGurk. Luke Murphy goes into the book. Free kick taken by Owain Fon Williams.

83mins Danny Holmes concedes a free kick for a foul on Byron Moore. Luke Murphy takes the free kick.

83mins The ball is delivered by Matt Tootle, Ash Taylor manages to make a clearance.

83mins Brendon Daniels sends in a cross, Zoumana Bakayogo makes a clearance.

82mins The ball is delivered by Andy Robinson.

80mins Brendon Daniels joins the action as a substitute, replacing Ajay Leitch-Smith.

78mins Chuks Aneke delivers the ball, comfortable save by Owain Fon Williams.

76mins Headed effort from inside the box by Jake Cassidy misses to the right of the target.

75mins Effort from 20 yards by Jean-Louis Akpa Akpro. Save by Alan Martin.

74mins The ball is delivered by Byron Moore, save made by Owain Fon Williams.

72mins Chuks Aneke has an effort at goal from outside the penalty box missing to the wide left of the goal.

72mins Adam McGurk is brought on as a substitute for Abdulai Bell-Baggie.

71mins Matt Tootle is brought on as a substitute for Max Clayton.

70mins Shot by Luke Murphy from outside the box goes over the net.

68mins Jean-Louis Akpa Akpro delivers the ball, Harry Davis makes a clearance.

67mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Mark Ellis on Jean-Louis Akpa Akpro. Danny Holmes takes the direct free kick.

66mins James Wallace produces a right-footed shot from just outside the box that misses to the right of the goal.

65mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Jean-Louis Akpa Akpro by Mark Ellis. Danny Holmes restarts play with the free kick.

64mins The referee penalises Ben Gibson for handball. Gregor Robertson fires a strike on goal direct from the free kick, save by Owain Fon Williams.

62mins Max Clayton concedes a free kick for a foul on Ash Taylor. Owain Fon Williams takes the direct free kick.

62mins Chuks Aneke is brought on as a substitute for Harry Bunn.

59mins Max Clayton gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Ash Taylor. James Wallace restarts play with the free kick.

54mins Andy Robinson concedes a free kick for a foul on Byron Moore. Gregor Robertson takes the free kick.

52mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Abdulai Bell-Baggie by Abdul Osman. Andy Robinson fires a strike on goal direct from the free kick.

50mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Mark Ellis on Jean-Louis Akpa Akpro. Direct free kick taken by Ash Taylor.

48mins Andy Robinson takes a inswinging corner from the left by-line played to the near post, comfortable save by Alan Martin.

45mins Foul by Luke Murphy on Jean-Louis Akpa Akpro, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Danny Holmes.

45mins Unfair challenge on Harry Bunn by Abdulai Bell-Baggie results in a free kick. Harry Bunn restarts play with the free kick.

43mins Foul by James Wallace on Byron Moore, free kick awarded. Direct free kick taken by Luke Murphy.

38mins Harry Bunn takes the inswinging corner, Jean-Louis Akpa Akpro makes a clearance.

37mins A cross is delivered by Andy Robinson, save by Alan Martin.

37mins The ball is delivered by Luke Murphy, comfortable save by Owain Fon Williams.

35mins Jake Cassidy crosses the ball.

35mins Header from deep inside the area by Jake Cassidy goes harmlessly over the crossbar.

34mins Unfair challenge on Ash Taylor by Max Clayton results in a free kick. Danny Holmes takes the direct free kick.

34mins Zoumana Bakayogo crosses the ball.

33mins Unfair challenge on Byron Moore by Andy Robinson results in a free kick. Byron Moore delivers the ball from the free kick left-footed from left wing, Jake Cassidy manages to make a clearance.

32mins Andy Robinson produces a left-footed shot from just outside the box that misses to the right of the target.

32mins The ball is crossed by Abdulai Bell-Baggie.

30mins The ball is swung over by Jean-Louis Akpa Akpro, clearance by Harry Davis.

30mins A cross is delivered by Andy Robinson.

29mins The referee blows for offside against Byron Moore. Free kick taken by Owain Fon Williams.

28mins The ball is sent over by Gregor Robertson, Ash Taylor makes a clearance.

27mins Jean-Louis Akpa Akpro is caught offside. Alan Martin restarts play with the free kick.

24mins Harry Bunn challenges Danny Holmes unfairly and gives away a free kick. Danny Holmes restarts play with the free kick.

23mins Max Clayton takes a shot from just outside the penalty area which clears the crossbar.

21mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on James Wallace by Byron Moore. Andy Robinson crosses the ball in from the free kick, Kelvin Mellor makes a clearance.

20mins Unfair challenge on James Wallace by Abdul Osman results in a free kick. Andy Robinson has an effort direct from the free kick.

17mins Byron Moore sends in a cross, Headed effort from deep inside the penalty area by Ajay Leitch-Smith misses to the left of the goal.

17mins A cross is delivered by Kelvin Mellor, clearance by Ash Taylor.

17mins Byron Moore decides to take the corner short.

16mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Gregor Robertson by Abdulai Bell-Baggie. Gregor Robertson restarts play with the free kick.

15mins Unfair challenge on Harry Bunn by James Wallace results in a free kick. Harry Bunn delivers the ball from the free kick right-footed from left channel, comfortable save by Owain Fon Williams.

13mins The assistant referee signals for offside against Jean-Louis Akpa Akpro. Free kick taken by Luke Murphy.

11mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on James Wallace by Ajay Leitch-Smith. Owain Fon Williams takes the free kick.

8mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Abdul Osman by James Wallace. Direct free kick taken by Luke Murphy.

5mins Foul by Danny Holmes on Harry Bunn, free kick awarded. Gregor Robertson takes the direct free kick.

3mins Floated corner taken by Harry Bunn, Mark Ellis has a headed effort at goal from deep inside the area missing to the right of the goal.

2mins Abdulai Bell-Baggie delivers the ball, Effort from deep inside the area by Jake Cassidy misses to the left of the target.

1mins Max Clayton takes the chance to get an effort at goal. Save by Owain Fon Williams.

The ball is swung over by Jean-Louis Akpa Akpro, clearance by Harry Davis.

Match Preview

West absent for Alex Crewe could be without summer signing Michael West for the visit of leaders Tranmere. The former Ebbsfleet forward, who only returned to the substitutes bench against Coventry last weekend after an Achilles problem, picked up an ankle knock playing for the club's Under-21 side in midweek and is rated as a major doubt. Matt Tootle also ran out for the U21's and should feature in Steve Davis' plans as he came through his attempts to rehabilitate a hip and groin injury unscathed. Top scorer Mathias Pogba is unavailable with the knee injury which kept him out of the 1-0 win against Coventry. Goalkeeper Steve Phillips remains absent after knee surgery but the club are hopeful he can return to training next week. Tranmere boss Ronnie Moore will welcome back James Wallace and Andy Robinson. The pair missed the midweek loss to Port Vale in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy with dead legs but will start against Alex. Moore, who made four changes for Tuesday's defeat, told the club's official website: "They're both fit and will start on Saturday. They're two big, big players for this football club." However, Moore will be unable to call on Ash Taylor, Ian Goodison and Paul Black, who are ruled out through injury. Moore added: "Ash is probably going miss Saturday but should be OK for the Coventry game. "Goody [Goodison] is still probably two weeks off and Blacky [Black] the same. It will be nice when we've got a full squad to select from."

Formation:442Manager: Steve Davis

Crewe

Formation: 442Manager: Ronnie Moore

Tranmere

Alan Martin
Harry Davis
Kelvin Mellor
Mark Ellis
Gregor Robertson
Byron Moore
Luke Murphy
Abdul Osman
Harry Bunn
Max Clayton
Ajay Leitch-Smith
SUBS
Ben Garratt
Matt Tootle
Adam Dugdale
Oliver Turton
Jon Guthrie
Brendon Daniels
Chuks Aneke

Home

Away

Owain Fon Williams
Danny Holmes
Ash Taylor
Ben Gibson
Zoumana Bakayogo
Abdulai Bell-Baggie
James Wallace
Liam Palmer
Andy Robinson
Jake Cassidy
Jean-Louis Akpa Akpro
SUBS
Jason Mooney
Joe Thompson
Adam McGurk
Danny Harrison
Cole Stockton
Michael Kay
Roman Golobart

Match Report

Form Guide

LWLW Crewe VS Tranmere WWDW

Last Meetings

Crewe 2 - 1 Tranmere 31/01/2009 Tranmere 2 - 0 Crewe 24/10/2008 Crewe 4 - 3 Tranmere 01/01/2008 Tranmere 1 - 1 Crewe 02/10/2007 Crewe 1 - 1 Tranmere 28/04/2007 Tranmere 1 - 0 Crewe 16/01/2007

Top Scorers

Crewe M Pogba 2 L Murphy 1 A Leitch-Smith 1 M Clayton 1 Tranmere A Robinson 3 J Akpa Akpro 3 J Cassidy 3 Z Bakayogo 2

Goals

Crewe Total goals 13 Goals per game 5 1 (For) Period 0-10 mins (For) 3 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 1 (For) Period 21-30 mins (For) 1 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 1 (For) 1 (Against) Period 41-50 mins (For) 1 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 2 (For) Period 71-80 mins (For) 2 (Against) Period 81-90 mins Tranmere Total goals 19 Goals per game 11 2 (For) Period 11-20 mins 2 (For) Period 31-40 mins 1 (For) 1 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 2 (For) Period 51-60 mins 2 (For) Period 61-70 mins 1 (For) Period 71-80 mins 1 (For) 1 (Against) Period 81-90 mins